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Parson's Heath

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About

Parson's Heath is a residential area located in the northeast of Colchester, Essex. The area is known for its mix of housing, including detached homes, terraced houses, and some modern developments. It has good transport links, with easy access to the A12 and regular bus services connecting it to Colchester town centre and nearby areas.

Local amenities include Parson's Heath Primary School, a small selection of shops, and several green spaces like Parson's Heath Recreation Ground. The area is close to Colchester General Hospital and the Northern Gateway Sports Park, providing practical conveniences for residents. While predominantly residential, it retains a quiet, suburban feel with a sense of community.

Area overview

On average Parson's Heath has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 59 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 11.2% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income of residents in Parson's Heath is £46,700 per year. There are 6 schools in Parson's Heath: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good).

Crime rate
5/10
Crimes per 1k residents
59
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
11.2%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Parson's Heath Population
14,114
Population density
3,021.6 per km²

Demographics

British
11,630
82.39%
Other White
745
5.28%
African
324
2.3%
Other Asian
206
1.46%
Indian
179
1.27%
Total population: 14,115

Housing

Owns outright
2,364
40.16%
Owns with a mortgage
1,841
31.28%
Private landlord or letting agency
836
14.2%
Social rents from council
497
8.44%
Other social rented
227
3.86%
Total households: 5,886

Property prices in Parson's Heath

Based on 162 recent sales, the median property price is £316,500 in Parson's Heath area, with individual transactions ranging from £92,000 up to £1,300,000.

Price per property type (last year)

Price per property type (last year)

TypeSalesMedian
Detached48£388,750
Flats15£172,500
Semi-Detached69£322,000
Terraced30£245,000

10 years price trend in Parson's Heath

All postcodes in Parson's Heath

CO43TY

Goldfinch Close

CO49AP

John Shell Drive

CO40AP

Romford Close

CO40AT

Rayleigh Close

CO40DA

Goring Road

CO40HP

Clay Lane Grove

CO40HW

Parson's Heath

CO40LE

St Bernard Road

CO40PA

Silcock Close

CO40RA

Rossendale Close

CO43AW

Whaley Road

CO43DU

Churnwood Road
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Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 01/10/2025.